Estimator

  • Fawkes & Reece London
  • Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
  • 20/10/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Estimator Management Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

Estimator

We are looking for an estimator to join a reputable Tier-1 specialist infrastructure engineering contractor based in potters Bar. Our client has an outstanding turnover of over 350mill. Our client works across new build/refurbishments of substations & Data Centres 30-70m. This is a great opportunity that doesn't come around often!

The role:

  • Review tender documents, anticipate risk early and shape the bid strategy with colleagues.
  • Compile tender submissions, issue and evaluate subcontract enquiries, and support final bid review and sign-off with senior managers.
  • Build first-principles estimates in Causeway (and Excel) covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, traffic management and Local Authority fees - keeping cost models current.
  • Gather the inputs behind a robust price - Gazetteer data, permits and restrictions from Street Works and Planning, quotations from Procurement, and outputs and programme from Delivery, including site surveys where needed.
  • Lead pre- and post-tender commercial activity, from client clarifications to BAFO reviews, then hand won schemes over to the Delivery team and QS

You should have:

  • Experience of HV & EHV cable and civils installations up to 132kV
  • Experience with Causeway estimating software (training provided if not)
  • Experience pricing specialist civils such as HDD, or working to DNO G81 specifications; MS Project

What we can offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • hybrid working
  • healthcare plan
  • Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • + more

If you want to hear more about this Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Arabella Thorne in our London Office on (phone number removed).